"Let it be known I would gracefully accept..! ;D)

(Editors note. A state house representative of the district I live in was recently appointed a higher post. There is a good chance that her replacement will be a local Kauai county council-member.)

TGI recently reported on the rumors of Rep. Mina Morita's replacement. She was picked by Governor Neil Abercrombie to be the new chair to the Public Utilities commission. She has been a representative in the state house for 14 years and will need to be replaced.

There is Speculation that a current Kauai county council member may be appointed her post. Derek Kawakami and Jay Furfaro are two of the county council members under consideration

The question remains is who will be picked to replace the chosen county council member if in fact Morita's replacement is a Kauai county council person?

Kipukai Kuali'i would most likely be the replacement of any council members departure since he came in number eight in the recent election, should Kipukai not accept the job it would most likely be offered to former controversial chair, Kaipo Asing who finished ninth in the recent election allowing the seven candidates with most votes to reign as council members.

The best thing about these new appointments is no special election is required as was when Neil Abercrombie quit his job as congressman and cost the taxpayers, $670,000 requiring a special election.

Kipukai Kualii would be a wonderful addition to the current county council. Let's hope that either Derek Kawakami or Jay Furfaro are chosen and that Kipikai be given a post he truly deserves.

If either Kuali'i or Asing refuse an offer, let it be known I would gracefully accept! ;D)